Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Rudyard Bulldogs (Rudyard, MI) and the host Pickford Panthers (Pickford, MI), saw Rudyard's basketball squad overcome Pickford by a tally of 63-44.

With the victory, Rudyard improves its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Sault Area (Sault St. Marie, MI) to confront the Blue Devils in a Straits Area challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 4-2.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Stephenson Eagles (Stephenson, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 13. Pickford will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 50-48 non-league win over Mid Peninsula (Rock, MI).